Dschungelcamp’s Ariel Says Flat‑Earth Remark Was a Planned Experiment
She now presents the viral claim as a test of attention steering to show how sensational statements eclipse real‑world suffering.
Overview
- Ariel, a 22-year-old Swiss contestant, posted on Instagram that she does not believe the Earth is flat and called her remark a deliberate tactic.
- She wrote that the goal was to observe reactions across comments, headlines, discussions and outrage from a single sentence.
- Entertainment outlets including Promiflash, OK! Magazin and Promipool reported her explanation following the campfire incident.
- During the on-air exchange she cited TikTok as a reference, while fellow contestants insisted the Earth is round and challenged her stance.
- In-camp figures such as Hardy Krüger Jr. suspected a bid for attention at the time, and coverage notes it remains unclear whether her justification will satisfy critics.